I already went on about thigh highs, White Jeans, pleated skirts, 70s Wide-Leg Pants/ Trousers, and Dr Martens, Crop Tops, and now it’s time to tackle my other underrated wardrobe essential: 90s Chunky Platform Sneakers!

With that in mind, find one that makes you feel fabulous, and take inspiration from some of the style pairings below!

foliage fashion

Dark Academia? But with fishnets? Yes.

WHERE TO WEAR

Stroll
Library
Doodling
Grabbing a pastry

Details:

Dress: H&M
Jacket: Brenda Bedome vc
Fishnets: Hue
Shoes: Buffalo London

milk

A colour scheme of

Milk + Chocolate Milk + Strawberry Milk

always works. It also complements the whimsy and playfulness of chunky sneakers!

WHERE TO WEAR

Coffee
Shopping
Break someone’s heart

Details:

Shirt: American Apparel
Bralette: KEMMI Collection
Pants: Bershka
Hat: Risqué Clothing (Toronto Boutique)
Shoes: Buffalo London

Wrapped up

Embrace the natural poster vibe of platform sneakers with a wrap-top, and wide-leg trousers. Sunglasses - while optional - are appreciated.

WHERE TO WEAR

Performing new hit single
Hangout
Shopping

Details:

Shirt: Thrifted (tag: Shein)
Pants: Pull&Bear
Sunglasses: Bobbi Brown
Shoes: Buffalo London

Wynx club

Play up the kawaii of your chunkii, with pint-sized clothing to balance the oversized shoes.

WHERE TO WEAR

Class/ Work
Hangouts
Break someone’s heart

Details:

Shirt: Aritzia
Cardigan: New Yorker
Choker: Thrifted (in Hong Kong)
Skirt: New Yorker
Socks: Primark
Shoes: Buffalo London

Well read

Dark Academia with a touch of midriff. Why not?

WHERE TO WEAR

Class/ Work
Hangouts
Break someone’s heart

Details:

Shirt: Thrifted (in Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Jacket: Kookaï
Skirt: Aritzia
Socks: Tutu Anna
Shoes: Buffalo London

denim diva

A perfect All-In-One Spice Girls Formula?

Chunkies (Baby) + Midriff (Sporty) + Designer (Posh) + Patterns (Scary) + Attitude (Ginger)

WHERE TO WEAR

Picmic
Discoteque
(Alcoholic or non) Drinks
Informal photoshoot

Details:

Headband: Bijoux Brigitte
Shirt: Bershka
Jacket: Ralph Lauren (Vintage)
Pants: Thrifted (tag: Levis)
Purse: Consignment (tag: Coach)
Sunglasses: Ollie Quinn
Shoes: Buffalo London

checkerboard

Easy, breezy, beautiful - checkerboard pants.

WHERE TO WEAR

Farmer’s Market
Coffee shop
Pâtisserie

Details:

Hat: Thrifted (tag: Zara)
Shirt: Aritzia
Button-Up: Aritzia
Pants: Bershka
Shoes: Buffalo - London

garden gal

Grace any garden with stompers (as long as you’re not stomping ON the flowers).

WHERE TO WEAR

Cinema
Video game bar
Brooklyn Bridge (clearly)

DETAILS:

Shirt: Monki
Skirt: American Apparel
Socks: Hue
Purse: Vera Pelle (in Venice, Italy)
Shoes: Buffalo - London

SLOVENIAN STYLE

You can use your platforms as a (height-adding) neutral outfit element, if you play with patterns on top. Pair colour-blocked socks (that match the shoe colour on the bottom, and have the pop on top) to further enhance the illusion.

WHERE TO WEAR

Shopping
Spicy Date
Travelling
Brooklyn Bridge (clearly)

DETAILS:

Top: Consignment (tag: Ralph Lauren; from Sapeur Vintage in Paris, France)
Skirt: Thrifted (tag: H&M)
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger
Socks: Tourist Tat (from Zagreb, Croatia)
Sunglasses: Maui Jim

MOAN FOR TWO-TONE

There’s something so romantic about a plaid pleated skirt.

This particular item, a thrifted find from a Scottish brand, takes centre stage in an ensemble with otherwise solid-hued pieces. Don’t be afraid to let the pleated skirt itself stand out, by keeping the rest of the look neutral!

WHERE TO WEAR

Art Museum
Getting chips at an outdoor market
Walks

Details:

Dress: Dilème (Boutique in Paris, France)
Shoes: Tommy Hilfiger
Sunglasses: Maui Jim

Mesh mess

A patent-leather platform adds a cool edge to any ensemble - why not play it up with mesh and fishnets?

WHERE TO WEAR

Singing (badly) on the street
Karaoke
Clubbing
TikTok video shoot

DETAILS:

Hat: Stussy
Shirt: Bershka
Bralette: Natori
Skirt: H&M
Jacket: B.Young
Fishnets: Hue
Shoes: Buffalo - London

Funky

Canadian Tuxedo is a classic - revamp it with a flash of skin!

WHERE TO WEAR

Shopping
Clubbing
TikTok video shoot

Details:

Jacket: Vintage (tag: Polo Ralph Laurence)
Shirt: Bershka
Shoes: Buffalo - London
Pants Thrifted (tag: Levis)
Sunglasses: Quay
Headband: Brigitte
Purse: Consignment (tag: Coach)

CUPID’S BOW

Play up the angelic feel of this pearlescent hue with a Renaissance-inspired Cupid top. Angeluc Qualities not included.

WHERE TO WEAR

Meeting with friends
Shopping
Concert
Karaoke

Details:

Shirt: Burlesque (in Harajuku)
Pants: Guess Jeans
Sunglasses: Quay
Shoes: Buffalo London

softcore streetwear

It’s technically something I wore on the street!

Inspiration

WHERE TO WEAR

“Streetwear”
Spring walk
Buying melons

Details:

Shirt: Aritzia
Pants: Pull&Bear
Purse: Coach
Shoes: Buffalo - London

popstar, please!

Live your poster fantasy with a waist-tied top, and baggy trousers.

WHERE TO WEAR

Nightclub
Juice stand
Museum
Shopping

Details:

Shirt: Thrifted (tag: Shein)
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Buffalo - London

Y2K ALL DAY

Channel your inner Spice Girl with colour blocked hues, and wavy patterns. Add some clips for a fun pop!

WHERE TO WEAR

Art gallery
Aquarium
Thrift shoppin’

DETAILS:

Clips: Urban Outfitters
Shirt: Forever 21
Pants: Pull&Bear
Shoes: Buffalo London

CUTE FACTOR

Play upon the inherent cuteness of thigh highs, with a pleated skirt, a frilly top, and chunky sneakers.

There are so many permutations of this outfit - just grab a cute top, and pair with a basic pleated skirt. If your shoes match your thigh-highs, it’ll help elongate the leg. To ensure it’s not too messy, try to keep it this look to three colours, maximum!